First Step Entrepreneurship class in KCK starting in March!

FIRST STEP ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS – final orientation next Tuesday night!!!

 

The Kansas Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Kansas City Kansas Community College, the Kansas City Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce, Wyandotte Economic Development Council and AT&T, is again offering the First Step Entrepreneurship class in Kansas City, Kansas beginning in March 2012.  Please share this information with anyone who may be interested!

 

In this 11-session class, participants considering starting a business will have the opportunity to write a feasibility study for their business concept while working closely with a facilitator and coaches through every step of the process.  The class is normally priced at $395, however this opportunity is available for only $75 this Spring.

 

Attached is a flyer with more details.  Please note that participants MUST attend a FREE orientation session to qualify for the class. 

 

The last orientation session is being held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  See the flyer for more details. To register for the orientation, call 816-786-3959.

 

Elisa Waldman, Consultant
Kansas Small Business Development Center
Johnson County Community College
Regnier Center, Room 240
12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-3878
Kansas Small Business Development Centers
Growing Kansas Entrepreneurs

 

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Bidding Opportunity:

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Open date: February 23, 2012 2:30:00 PM CST

Close date: March 20, 2012 2:00:00 PM CDT

Kansas City Kansas: Midtown Redevelopment RFP

Attached is the public notice for a major redevelopment project located at the former Indian Springs mall site in Kansas City, KS.  Please review and feel free to share with interested parties.  You'll note that you must register online with the Unified Government to view the full specifications. 

I encourage firms to complete both the web registration and the subsequent vendor/supplier register in order to receive future bid notices related to the scopes of work they provide.  

Full registration instructions may be found at the link below.  Please forward all bid related questions to purchase@wycokck.org and registration related questions to contractcompliance@wycokck.org.  Thank you.

 

https://purchasing.wycokck.org/eProcurement/Vendor_Registration.aspx

 

 

 

M. Jason Banks

Director, Contract Compliance

Unified Government of WyCo / KCK

701 N. 7th St., Suite 421

Kansas City, Kansas 66101

Office: 913-573-5439

Fax: 913-573-5405

Starbucks Progress on Create Jobs initiative

Today Starbucks is announcing exciting progress on its Create Jobs for USA initiative. This is the first time that Starbucks has shared detailed results from the program as well as real stories from loan recipients. As someone who has been following Create Jobs for USA, I thought you would be interested in the news.

In just the first three months of the Create Jobs for USA program, we've made a difference in people's lives by:

•         Raising more than $7m in donations, thereby directly supporting $50m in new financing;

•         Helping to create and retain an estimated 2,300 American jobs;

•         Distributing more than 500,000 "Indivisible" wristbands; and

•         Supporting 278 loans in 31 states through December of 2011, with the goal of extending to all 50 states by the end of the current year.

This morning, Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz sent a letter to policymakers detailing the program's progress and asking for help in increasing access to equity so that the initiative can accelerate the early results already achieved. A copy of that letter and a one-pager showcasing three loan recipient stories are attached via the accellion links below.

 

Unfortunately, Mr. Schultz is not available for any interviews. If you are interested in learning more about today's news or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Best,

Zack

 

Zack Hutson

Edelman for Starbucks Coffee Company Corporate Communications

 

 

 

File(s) available for download until 02 March 2012

File: CJ4USA Ltr to policymakers.pdf, 55.34 KBytes
File: CJ4USA 1Pgr loan stories.pdf, 224.59 KBytes

 

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USSL competition on best practices in supporting entrepreneurship

NetWork Kansas February 15, 2012 Greetings!    Please visit the link below for information regarding a cash prize competition coming up! USSL competition on best practices in supporting entrepreneurship.   The competition is open to every nonprofit/government agency supporting entrepreneurship/small business and only to Resource Partners in affiliated U.S.SourceLink networks.     NetWork Kansas USSL Best Practices in E'Ship Competition  For more information: John Gendron Senior Product Manager, Expertise NetWork Kansas 877.521.8600 jpgendron@networkkansas.com Office: 316-978-7319 Fax: 316-978-7311 1845 Fairmount, Box 202 Wichita, KS 67260-0202 www.networkkansas.com A Service of the Kansas Center for Entrepreneurship "Resources for Starting or Growing Your Business"

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IBSA, Inc.

629 SE Quincy, Suite 102, Topeka, KS 66603-3921

(: 785.422.0761 (office) | *: admin@ibsa-inc.org

 

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March 6th - KC Small Business Networking Breakfast Meeting at the Kauffman Conference Center

You do not want to miss the next KC Small Business Networking Breakfast meeting--Tuesday, March 6th

KC Small Business Networking Breakfast meeting- Tuesday, March 6th, Kauffman Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, KCMO- Plan to stay for the After-Breakfast Workshop:     Mini EXPO  "How to do business with Government & Not for Profit Organizations"

Come share and increase your business opportunities by building new relationships with some of the 160 attendees – from small to large business, government reps and business resource providers and Celebrate our Veteran-Owned Businesses.

 Where:  Kauffman Conference Center

              4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO

 When:   Tuesday morning, March 6th, 7:15 AM

Who can attend:  All are welcome!

Parking is free, convenient and plentiful, and the conference center is accessible to all. 

Reminders:

•       Registration closes at noon on Thursday, March 1, 2012

•       Registration is complete only when you FAX the attached registration form to 816-823-5104 with payment information (credit card number, or copy of check) for $18 by noon on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Your credit card info is Faxed to a secure area, and is kept secure.

•    After  registration is closed, walk-ins will be welcome and charged $20 registration at

      the Kauffman Conference Center on Tuesday morning, March 6th after 7:15 a.m.

•       Be sure to bring your business cards, brochures, door prizes, and firm handshakes.  And prepare a "10-second or less elevator speech" for your introduction

•       Confirmed dates for future 2012 KC Networking Breakfasts:

 

March 6

April 10

May 1

June 5

July 3

Aug 7

 

 For more information please visit the link  http://www.gsa.gov/portal/event/state/25/future or call (816) 926-7203. You may register for the next breakfast by visiting the Business Breakfast Information page at www.gsa.gov/r6smallbusiness and downloading the registration form. Registration is required and registrants are responsible for payment of fees.

 

The Breakfast Contact person is Rhonda.abbate@gsa.gov or (816) 926-7203.

 

Make plans to stay for the After-Breakfast Workshop

Mini EXPO  "How to do business with Government & Not for Profit Organizations"

   

Confirmed 2-minute speakers for the March 6th Small Business Breakfast: ( Speakers must have paid registration to be confirmed )

 

Joseph Matovu       The Whole Person        jlmatovu@thewholeperson.org

 

Be sure to bring your business cards, brochures, door prizes, and firm handshakes.  And prepare a "10-second or less elevator speech" for your introduction.

 If you don't have a elevator speech, go to:  http://gtpac.org/2010/07/whats-an-elevator-pitch-and-why-you-need-one/

GSA, Breakfast sponsors and I look forward to your attendance!!!!

Patricia Brown-Dixon                                                     Jason Klumb
Regional Administrator                                                   Regional Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration                               General Services Administration
Serving Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas                      Serving Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas               
1000 Walnut, Ste 530                                                    1500 E. Bannister Road, Room 1161           
K.C., MO 64106                                                             K.C., MO 64131  
(816) 426-4840                                                              (816) 926-7201                 
Fax 202 481-6364                                                          Fax 816-823-1167  

Webinar: Public Contracting in the Proposition 209 Era

position 209 Era

Join us for a Webinar on February 14 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/833404870 Proposition 209 in California cut off the most effective means to reverse discrimination in the public purchasing and contracting sphere. Similar measures have been passed in Washington, Michigan, and Nebraska. What are the alternatives? Too many states and local governments assume that they can do nothing. Given Prop 209 and similar measures, what are the options for preventing discrimination and supporting minority- and women-Owned Businesses?   This webinar discusses the legal background and cases that lead to the conclusions of what is permissible under Proposition 209, what might be permissible, and what is usually not permissible. This webinar features the practical guidelines from the Insight Center's recently released research:   ·         Creating race- and gender-neutral supplier diversity programs ·         Structuring Small Business  Enterprise programs to enhance minority business enterprise and women business enterprise participation ·         Local business enterprise programs ·         Data collection   Title: Public Contracting in the Proposition 209 Era Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PST              After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar   Questions? Email timlohrentz@insightcced.org.   System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

 

 

Insight Center for Community Economic Development

2201 Broadway, Suite 815

Oakland, CA 94612

REMINDER - Ice House Facilitator Training - Redefining Entrepreneurship Education

Mark your calendar. Meet the authors. Experience the impact. Learn how the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program is redefining entrepreneurship education in classrooms and communities across America. From young adults to higher education and workforce training, this highly interactive project-based learning program has been embraced by educators and economic development organizations throughout the US and beyond. Watch the video Learn how to implement this powerful new program in your community. Join us February 28th through March 1st for the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program facilitator training at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, MO. Learn More For more information about the program, download the complete course description. Register Now >

Bonding Education Program is being offered for businesses in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area

SAVE THE DATES!!

 

The US Department of Transportation sponsored Bonding Education Program is being offered for businesses in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. The program is paid for by US DOT and is open to all Small Businesses.

 

THIS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IS MEANT FOR YOU!!

 

The Bonding Education Program's goals are to educate small contractors about industry challenges and to assist participants in their efforts to obtain surety bonds, or increase their bonding capacity. The program offers unique workshops that apply to transportation-related businesses, but other small businesses will find it valuable as well. Participants will interact with service providers and bond producers, and learn how to conduct business with local, state and federal transportation agencies.

The target audience for this program is small transportation contractors, but is open to all contractors who wish to:

·      Increase their business capacity;

·      Operate their businesses more successfully;

·      Build contact within the transportation industry.

 

LOCATION:       Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

                             3700 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO

 

DATES:              February 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23

 

TIME:                  Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

RSVP:                 Please email your company name, person's name and title, address, and phone to:

                           phillipsdr@missouri.edu.

 

A complete agenda will be sent to you next week.

 

Rhonda Wilson, SBTRC Project Director

Deni Phillips  

Bonding Education Program Coordinator

(573) 882-2269 phone or 573-882-0139

(573) 884-4297 fax

 

Watch Unsung on TV One tonight at 10 PM ET

Check out TV One's "Unsung" tonight at 10 PM ET - my dear friends "Full Force" will be featured. I assure you, they're quite entertaining - especially Lou!   ©2012 DogonVillage.com | 93 Castleton Way Morrow, GA 30297

PAIR Day Advertising Opportunity in Leavenworth KS - An affordable way to advertise to the new class at Ft. Leavenworth.

PAIR Day Advertising Opportunity Post Activities Information and Registration (PAIR) Day is Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 The Leavenworth Main Street Program is offering your business an affordable way to advertise to the new class at Ft. Leavenworth.  Main Street will again have a booth at this event. Our volunteers will be distributing Welcome Bags to the attendees. Your participation is a great way to introduce your business to new military coming to our area and also others who attend PAIR Day.   Business Participation Take advantage of this unique opportunity to advertise your business and have an affordable presence at the semi-annual Ft. Leavenworth PAIR Day event! Minimal cost to participate: $20 MS Members, $35 non-members. Provide 400 pieces of your promotional materials to be included in the bags.  Coupons, menus, flyers, business cards, etc. will be accepted, but IT CANNOT BE LARGER THAN 5.5 X 8.5 INCHES. Full sheets MUST be folded or rolled or they will NOT be accepted.  No thick or bulky items, please.    Each participating business must send someone to help stuff bags on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:15 p.m. at the Main Street office. It should take about two hours.  If you cannot be there yourself, send an employee, friend, teenager, etc.  If your business does not send someone, your item will not be included in the bags. ONE item per business please.   Your items must be delivered to the Main Street office at 416 Cherokee, along with your payment to Leavenworth Main Street, by Monday, Feb. 20 to be included.  The first 40 businesses to respond will be included. Leavenworth Main Street Program, Inc. 416 Cherokee Leavenworth, KS 66048 Phone: 913-682-3924 Fax: 913-682-3928 Email: asstdirector@leavenworthmainstreet.com